Understanding ‘Risk Assessment’ Tools

What they are and the role they play in the criminal justice system: a primer
The concept of “risk assessment” in the justice system has proliferated alongside other terms such as “evidence-based practices,” “risk algorithms,” ...

So you are going to trial

How to prepare for the case that doesn’t settle
Once upon a time, it could reasonably be argued that trial preparation began when a case was filed, if not before. Today, however, with 90 percent of civil cases settling before trial, case ...

Guest or Tenant?

The relationship between temporary lodging establishments and the landlord/tenant statutes, and why it matters.
Among property rights, the right to exclude is considered the most significant. Where a landlord/tenant relationship exists, the ...